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Black History Snapshot

Black History Snapshot

Written by: Mittie Cheatham
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 Welcome to the Black History Snapchat Podcast, where we delve into the rich tapestry of black American history and culture through engaging snapshots. Join me as we explore the inspiring biographies of remarkable black individuals and pivotal events, both past and present, that have shaped our world. Each episode is a captivating journey through the triumphs, struggles, and contributions of black Americans, offering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their enduring impact on society.Mittie Cheatham World
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  • The Merger of the Negro Baseball Leagues and MLB

    The Merger of the Negro Baseball Leagues and MLB
    Jun 13 2024
    The merger of the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball in the mid-20th century was a pivotal moment in sports history, symbolizing the breaking of racial barriers and the beginning of integration in American professional sports. This groundbreaking event evolved around Jackie Robinson's debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, marking the first time an African American played in the Major Leagues. Robinson's courage and exceptional talent paved the way for other Negro League stars, such as Satchel Paige and Willie Mays, to join Major League teams, effectively dismantling the color line that had segregated baseball for decades. This merger not only elevated the level of play in the Major Leagues but also served as a significant step toward racial equality, inspiring further integration in other areas of American life and contributing to the broader civil rights movement.
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    7 mins
  • Shirley Chisholm (Political)

    Shirley Chisholm (Political)
    Dec 6 2023

    This episode is a brief history of Shirley Chisholm. She was a pioneering American politician; she was the first African American woman in Congress and the first African American woman to run for a major-party presidential nomination.

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    6 mins
  • William Washington Browne (Banking)

    William Washington Browne (Banking)
    Dec 1 2023

    This episode is a brief history of William Washington Browne, he opened the first charted bank by an African American. He Started his organization as a temperance society but then it became an organization of different business ventures, one in which was a bank.


    References:

    1)Susan. “Black Abolitionist: Reverend William Washington Browne - Black Then.” Black Then. N.p., 23 Feb. 2022. Web. 

    2)Watkinson, James D. “William Washington Browne (1849–1897) - Encyclopedia Virginia.” Encyclopedia Virginia. N.p., 4 Mar. 2022. Web. 
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    8 mins
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